December 17, 2014 As much as 80 percent of the controversial federal “Common Core” education standards match state guides in effect for years, members of the West Virginia Board of Education were told last week. more »»

December 16, 2014 Hearing that both Republican and Democrat members of the state Legislature do not intend to let political partisanship produce gridlock like that sometimes seen in Washington probably came as no... more »»

December 14, 2014 Temporary setbacks often tempt us to dip into our savings accounts, even if we have reserved that money for emergencies, in order to get by without reducing our standards of living. more »»

December 13, 2014 Too often, top executives of companies whose actions harm the public escape any punishment. Paid very well by their firms, they enjoy the good life while victims try to put their lives back togethe. more »»

December 11, 2014 West Virginians have a special reason to look askance at environmental protection regulations. Our experience with President Barack Obama’s administration makes that a natural reaction. more »»

December 9, 2014 Members of Congress have many priorities on their agendas during the next few weeks. One of them — continuing tax breaks on which millions of Americans rely — ought to be at the top of the lis. more »»

December 7, 2014 As leaks from the Pentagon grow in the wake of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s decision to step down, it becomes apparent part of the problem has been White House micromanaging of the military. more »»

December 5, 2014 One of West Virginia’s highest profile criminal cases in years will be handled largely in secret unless a federal judge rescinds a gag order in the matter. She should do so immediatel. more »»